From a single Facebook group post that got 47 replies in 24 hours, to a cross-border carpooling platform connecting 120+ cities across Canada, the USA, and Mexico. This is our story.
In 2024, Adewale Raheem was driving between Winnipeg and Toronto — again. Tired of expensive solo trips and unreliable bus schedules, he posted a simple Facebook group message: "Anyone want to split gas on my next trip to Toronto?"
47 people responded in 24 hours. Not bots. Not spammers. Real people who wanted a cheaper, more social way to travel between cities. That moment revealed a massive gap in North American transportation — there was no easy way for everyday drivers and passengers to connect for long-distance trips.
What started as a spreadsheet matching drivers with passengers grew into a Facebook community of 2,000 members, then 300 successful carpools in a single month. By late 2024, RideCarpooling.com was incorporated as 2-Nice Rideshare & Carpooling Transport Services Inc. in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a clear mission: make intercity travel affordable, social, and sustainable for everyone.
Today, RideCarpooling.com serves 120+ cities across three countries, has facilitated over 50,000 shared rides, and continues to grow — driven by the same community-first philosophy that started it all.
Every decision starts with the people in our cars. Drivers, passengers, and the communities we serve — their safety, comfort, and dignity come before everything else.
Every shared ride removes a car from the road. We've helped prevent over 2.8M kg of CO2 emissions since launch — and we track every gram.
Verified drivers, masked phone numbers, real-time tracking, and 24/7 emergency support. We don't compromise on safety. Ever.
Carpooling shouldn't stop at a border. We're building the first truly cross-border rideshare network in North America.
That's our north star. Whether it's a student saving $80 on a trip home, a driver earning $200 on their commute, or a family reducing their carbon footprint — every shared ride makes a difference.
Adewale Raheem posted a simple Facebook group asking if anyone wanted to split gas on his Winnipeg-to-Toronto trip. 47 people responded in 24 hours.
Facebook group grew to 2,000 members. A basic spreadsheet matched 300 successful carpools in the first month.
Incorporated as 2-Nice Rideshare & Carpooling Transport Services Inc. in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Registered ridecarpooling.com.
RideCarpooling.com goes live with 6 Canadian cities. First 1,000 rides booked in 60 days. Driver verification introduced.
Expanded into the United States. Added USD pricing and multi-currency support. Hit 10,000 registered users.
Launched in Mexico. Released mobile-responsive design. Introduced real-time tracking and in-app messaging.
Closed $2.5M seed round. Expanded to 50+ cities. Began native iOS and Android app development.
Closed $4.2M pre-Series A round. Launched Safety Center v2 with 24/7 emergency support. AI route optimization entered beta testing.
Surpassed 50,000 completed trips across North America. Released AI Booking Assistant. Launched Community Challenges with $50,000 in driver prizes. 8,400+ monthly active users.
Former logistics consultant. Started RideCarpooling from a Facebook post. Still drives the Winnipeg–Toronto route twice a month to stay connected to the community.
Full-stack engineer with 10 years at Shopify and Stripe. Built the entire RideCarpooling platform from scratch in 4 months.
Operations veteran from Uber and Bolt. Oversees driver onboarding, city launches, and support across all 3 countries.
Brand strategist who scaled two startups from 0 to 1M users. Leads growth, partnerships, and the affiliate program.
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